Welcome to the land of Eternal Spring! Upon arrival at Guatemala’s airport, you will be transferred to Guatemala City for your overnight stay.
Day 2
SAT I GUATEMALA CITY I ANTIGUA I CHICHICASTENANGO
After breakfast, depart for Antigua, the most important and enchanting city of colonial Guatemala. Founded by the Spaniards in 1543, nowadays Antigua is a beautiful blend of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and new buildings in colonial style. It was declared a “Monument of America” in 1965. Visit the Central Plaza that is surrounded by the antique Cathedral, the Municipal Government Building, the Palace of the Captains General, colonial churches and monasteries, and a jade factory where this stone is worked into beautiful jewelry. In the afternoon transfer to Chichicastenango for your overnight stay. (B)
Day 3
SUN I CHICHICASTENANGO I LAKE ATITLAN I GUATEMALA CITY
Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare to enjoy market day in Chichicastenango. Visit the most colorful and picturesque Indian open-air market in the country. Hundreds of Indians from the surrounding countryside gather to barter their goods and products. You will also have a chance to witness the captivating religious ceremonies held on the steps and inside the 400-year old Church of Santo Tomás. Continue on to Lake Atitlán, one of the most beautiful in the world with its crystalline-azure waters in the crater bowl below. Atitlán is the ideal place to learn more about Guatemalan folklore. Twelve Indian villages surround the Lake and their inhabitants are descendants from the great Quiché, Cackchiquel, and Tzutuhil nations. In the afternoon, transfer back to Guatemala City for overnight. (B)
Day 4
MON I GUATEMALA CITY TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
After breakfast enjoy some leisure time before transferring to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
Hotels
HOTEL MUSEO MAYAN INN
1 Nights
As a unique monument to the memory of its founder Alfred S. Clark (1893 - 1937) and with more than 80 years, the hotel welcomes its guests surrounded for a collection of pieces of colonial museums and craft, giving a unique and historic touch to each corner.
BARCELÓ GUATEMALA CITY
2 Nights
The Barceló Guatemala City***** hotel is a magnificent urban hotel strategically located in the main business district, surrounded by restaurants, shops and leisure centres. It's located just 2.5 km from the airport and 4.5 km from Guatemala's old town. The perfect city hotel for business trips and holidays.
PAN AMERICAN HOTEL
2 Nights
Hotel Pan American is a comfortable property conveniently located only 7.8km (4.8mi) from the centre of Guatemala City. Local places of interest include National Palace (Palacio Nacional), Plaza Central and Catedral Metropolitana. Another points of interest is Zona Historico.
WESTIN CAMINO REAL GUATEMALA
2 Nights
Located in Guatemala's most exclusive and modern district, minutes from local shopping, upscale restaurants, shopping galleries and entertainment. The Westin Camino Real, Guatemala is a stylish hotel and convention complex. Guests will enjoy our location, convenient to business and local culture. Offering a variety of services to make your stay more relaxing, guests will leave The Westin Camino Real, Guatemala feeling refreshed and reinvigorated. Spend the day by our outdoor heated pool, enjoy a game of tennis or squash, or renew your body and mind in our state-of-the-art fitness center. Use our business center to take care of any last-minute details for that perfect event.Our 279 guest rooms are beautifully appointed, featuring a classic European décor. Contemporary amenities include satellite television and dual-line telephones.
